At 08:36 AM 16/05/2012, you wrote:
Is there such a thing as a 'portable' transponder? The wave season
has started at Boonah (strong climbs last weekend, the upper limit
of which was limited by Controlled airspace) and a Transponder is
required. It would be very useful if there was a 'portable
transponder' that could be moved from aircraft to aircraft so that
airspace can be entered.
Dave
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You need an antenna in the glider anyway plus power supply etc.
Garrecht do a transponder where the display/control head is in the
panel and the remote mounted transponder unit can be easily shifted
from glider to glider.
The Trig transponder is also in two parts but I don't know if they
sell the remote heads separately.
Probably not worth the hassle of shifting around though. If you are
serious just equip the gliders with transponders. You will need an
organisational plan to keep the batteries charged and in good
condition and you'll need a Rad 47 inpection and test every 24 months
along with most likely an Instrument 8 for the altimeter. About $230
every 2 years.
Mike
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